Water Temperature of Little Traverse Bay Near Petoskey, MI
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Measurement Time: Friday, October 3, 2025, 11:00 AM EDT
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Station Name: Little Traverse Bay Buoy, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet / 175 meters
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Petoskey, MI
Emmet County
GPS Coordinates: 45.405, -85.087
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Weather Near Petoskey, Michigan
Current Weather

Humidity: 80%
Feels Like: 21°F
Wind: SE 4.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 35°F
L: 26°F

Sun
H: 33°F
L: 26°F

Mon
H: 28°F
L: 24°F

Tue
H: 28°F
L: 21°F

Wed
H: 33°F
L: 25°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:28 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 9:12 PM
Moonset: 1:09 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:42 PM - 11:12 PM8:42 PM - 11:12 PM
Minor Periods
1:22 PM - 2:52 PM12:39 AM - 2:09 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 29 at 3:15AM EST until November 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Sat November 29, 2025, 3:15 AM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 3:15 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph Sunday morning into the afternoon will lead to blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are anticipated due to slick roads and areas of lower visibility.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 29 at 10:23AM EST until November 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Sat November 29, 2025, 10:23 AM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 11:15 PM
...WIDESPREAD SNOW LATER TODAY INTO SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph Sunday morning into the afternoon will lead to blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are anticipated due to slick roads and areas of lower visibility.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 29 at 3:15AM EST until November 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Sat November 29, 2025, 3:15 AM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 3:15 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph Sunday morning into the afternoon will lead to blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are anticipated due to slick roads and areas of lower visibility.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 29 at 10:23AM EST until November 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Sat November 29, 2025, 10:23 AM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 11:15 PM
...WIDESPREAD SNOW LATER TODAY INTO SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph Sunday morning into the afternoon will lead to blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are anticipated due to slick roads and areas of lower visibility.
If travel is necessary, proceed with caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 31.7°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:28 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 9:12 PM
Moonset: 1:09 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:42 PM - 11:12 PM8:42 PM - 11:12 PM
Minor Periods
1:22 PM - 2:52 PM12:39 AM - 2:09 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 29.9°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 19.7 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:29 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 8:49 PM
Moonset: 2:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:35 AM - 11:05 AM8:19 PM - 10:49 PM
Minor Periods
1:42 PM - 3:12 PM1:55 AM - 3:25 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 26.4°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:29 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 9:40 PM
Moonset: 3:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 87.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:25 AM - 11:55 AM9:10 PM - 11:40 PM
Minor Periods
2:03 PM - 3:33 PM3:13 AM - 4:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 25°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:29 AM
Sunset: 4:58 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 10:37 PM
Moonset: 5:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:19 AM - 12:49 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:29 PM - 3:59 PM4:36 AM - 6:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 29.8°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Wind: 20.6 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:30 AM
Sunset: 4:58 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 11:39 PM
Moonset: 6:34 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:18 AM - 1:48 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:03 PM - 4:33 PM6:04 AM - 7:34 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
